METHADONE

One of the main topics for this blog will be methadone treatment for addiction. The editor is in favor of it because I've seen it work. The blog is open to stories and opinions, especially from addicts, in and out of treatment, and their families. In the editor's experience, the methadone clinic, rather than being the grimy, depressing place portrayed in the media and in the opinions of people who haven't experienced the pain of addiction, is often a comforting place, where those in need can get help and can meet others with similar problems. In addition, counseling and group treatment often take place there. Of course, it's also a place where fear and disappointment can occur, typically following dirty drug screens or financial problems.
So, for those with similar views, I'd like this blog topic to be the literary and social equivalent of the methadone clinic, without the fear or disappointment. Other viewpoints are welcome as well.